Cadence vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cadence

Boy #1,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rhythm, beat, flow"

Origin: Latin via French

American English

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Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cadence Rank #1,801

Flint Rank #1,981

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1801 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Cadence or Flint more popular?

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1801 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Cadence and Flint mean?

Cadence means "rhythm, beat, flow" (Latin via French origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Cadence and Flint boy or girl names?

Cadence is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.